mitigated
/mɪtɪˈgeɪtɪd/ · mit.i.ga.ted
verb
- To reduce, lessen, or decrease; to make less severe or easier to bear. The new policy helped to mitigate the effects of the economic downturn.
- To downplay. The politician tried to mitigate the controversy surrounding her statement.
adjective
- Lessened, reduced, diminished. The mitigated effects of the new treatment were a welcome surprise.
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Did you know? The word 'mitigated' has been used in various contexts, including law and medicine, where it is often used to describe the reduction of a penalty or the alleviation of symptoms.